Disc Brake Calipers just don't stand out in a Smart the way they might look on a Porsche a BMW or a Ferrari. They can cost you 3 to 5 thousand dollars to upgrade to get the expensive look. So I decided to do something about it. I painted them. Check them out and see if you like.
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What kind of paint did you use?
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Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on -
You can buy it from any auto store. Just look for Brake Caliper paint.
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How long did it take to do this?
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Wheels had to come off. Disassembly of the caliper mount and caliper itself isnt required but we took them off the car anyway to cover as much as possible. Prepping the surface was the most time consuming since you dont want any contaminants mixing in with the paint. We used G2 caliper paint system which we sell for 37.95 which includes the paint, catalyst, brush, cleaning solvent, and stirrers. Entire process takes a day to complete because they recommend 24 hrs for the paint to fully cure before driving.
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